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The fate of alleged al-Qaida sleeper agent Mohamed Harkat will be decided by the Supreme Court of Canada on Wednesday following a 12-year legal battle. “This day’s going to change our lives, so it’s do-or-die,” said his wife, Sophie Harkat. A former pizza delivery man, Harkat, 45, has been contesting the federal government – maintaining […]
MoreRAW VIDEO: http://www.ottawasun.com/2013/10/31/bill-to-protect-assaulted-bus-drivers-gains-momentum Legislation could be in place by Christmas to amend the Criminal Code and deter assaults against bus drivers. Liberal MP Ralph Goodale is pushing for Bill C-533, which makes assaulting an on-duty bus driver an aggravating factor during sentencing. “What the bill essentially says is when the judge has found the defendant […]
MoreThursday night harness racing has been extended at Rideau Carleton Raceway, and officials are praising the provincial government for reversing a decision, restoring the track’s twice-weekly race calendar. “I don’t see how we could’ve gotten by on one day a week,” said track announcer and handicapper Norm Borg. Rideau Carleton offers live horse racing on […]
MoreProminent Ottawans are blasting the Quebec government’s proposed bill banning government employees from displaying “conspicuous” religious symbols — which would affect residents across the river in Gatineau. “Canada is supposed to be an open society where we have freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of expression, so banning something which is part of somebody’s […]
MoreA whistleblower is urging Ontario’s ombudsman to investigate how 911 workers are treated for post-traumatic stress disorder. Retired OPP Det.-Insp. Bruce Kruger insists first responders across Ontario should petition Ombudsman Andre Marin to look into the “failures” of the “heartless” Ministry of Labour and Workplace Safety Insurance Board in handling 911 workers with the condition. […]
MoreAs the world awaits word on a possible military strike on Syria, members of Ottawa’s Arabic community fear it will turn into another Iraqi debacle and are holding an anti-war rally downtown Saturday. “We don’t want the U.S. there,” said Rana Ibrahim from Syria Solidarity. Syrian president Bashar al-Assad’s government is accused of launching a […]
MoreOttawans will have to wait until Monday to find out what Mayor Jim Watson thinks about the public health unit’s stance against a new casino. Medical officer of health Dr. Isra Levy made it clear last week he doesn’t support expanded gaming in Ottawa — shy of suggesting council nix the prospect of adding a […]
MoreViolence and upheaval in Cairo led more than 100 members of Ottawa’s Egyptian and Arab communities to peacefully demonstrate on Parliament Hill Saturday. “We have to stand up for our people back home, ’cause what they’re going through isn’t fair, ” said Omar Farahat, 18, of South Keys. “There are a lot of innocent people […]
MoreCops are still trying to figure out who leaked information about a traffic stop involving a city councillor three months ago to Ottawa media. “It’s not complete from our process right at this time,” said Ottawa Police Insp. Joan McKenna of the professional standards unit. Rideau-Rockcliffe Coun. Peter Clark, 75, was stopped after leaving The […]
MoreSEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/videos/featured/featured-ott/1213592866001/hudak-in-ottawa-to-support-young/2572818472001 PC leader Tim Hudak is “sensing a growing momentum” among voters in Ottawa South as he made his fourth trip to the capital to bolster candidate Matt Young — who’s leading the polls — heading into Thursday’s byelection. “He’s going to be the kind of guy to bring the voice of Ottawa […]
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